Best Tips for Using Workout Headbands

In recent years, hair accessories for working out have stepped up their game to match our cute workout sets. Hairbands and wraps of different colors and prints inspire us to break a sweat and promise to save our hair from frizz and the dreaded hair wash. Hair wraps and hairbands help minimize buildup by absorbing sweat and keeping our hair in place and out of our face. To ensure we get all the benefits from wearing a headband or hair wrap, we’ve rounded up the best tips.

Pre-Workout Prep

Before breaking a sweat, prep your hair with the right products. If washing your hair is not scheduled for that day, try adding dry shampoo before working out to help absorb sweat. Applying dry shampoo after the workout on wet sweaty hair may cause breakage and create extra buildup. Adding dry shampoo and a hair wrap to your routine will help you and your hair get through any workout.

The Right Hairband or Hair Wrap 

Shopping for hairbands and hair wraps can be just as hard as finding the right workout set. Both have to be made from durable, moisture-wicking material that will hold you in the right places. And just like leggings, if too tight, hairbands can cause hair loss, scalp acne and other fungal infections caused by bacteria. To keep your hair and scalp healthy, make sure your hairband or hair wrap is clean, dry and not too tight on your head allowing your hair follicles to breathe and blood to carry nutrients to help keep your scalp healthy.

Post Workout

Just as in working out, your pre and post workout hair care are just as important in ensuring a healthy recovery and road for success. After working out, remove used hairband to let your hair and scalp cool off and reduce the chances of having bacteria fester. For further care, follow-up with Lacora rinse-free hair spray to avoid any bacteria or product build-up. Brush hair, air dry or blow dry and style as usual.